Not only is Revelation the inspired Word of God, it is also the only New Testament book that includes a promised spiritual blessing for those who heed its message. If you who read and obey the words of Revelation, God promises that you will be blessed. Is Revelation Even Possible to Understand? Sadly, no book in Scripture has been more misunderstood or misinterpreted than Revelation. Does this mean its message is hopelessly obscure? Certainly not. God is a God of clarity. And He gave us the book of Revelation “to show to His bondservants, the things which must soon take place.” He did this in a way His people could understand. Does the End of the Story Matter? Some Christians seem to think it doesn’t, or at least not very much. But God certainly considers it important. Otherwise, He would not have given this book to us. Those who ignore Revelation deprive themselves of a rich treasure of divine truth, and the promised blessings that come from understanding that truth. Using the New Testament Commentary Series as a foundation, the combined MNTC Revelation volumes entitled Because the Time is Near, will provide a shortened version of John MacArthur’s material, including charts, maps, and quotes to enhance growth and Bible knowledge.